Newberry, village in Michigan, United States
Newberry is a small village in Luce County in Michigan's Upper Peninsula, surrounded by tall pine and hardwood forests. It contains a few restaurants, local shops, and the restored Tahqua-Land Theatre from 1930, which still shows movies today.
The village was founded in 1882 and became important as a timber processing center due to its location between Marquette and St. Ignace. When railroads arrived, the settlement grew rapidly as trains brought people and goods while enabling the export of lumber from the region.
The name Newberry honors John Stoughton Newberry, a prominent businessman and politician in Michigan. The community takes pride in its connection to the forests and parks, evident in how locals and visitors regularly use the surrounding trails and outdoor spaces.
The village is easily reached via State Road M-123 and has bus stops nearby and a small airport about three miles away. Visitors should know that winters are long and cold with snowfall from December through April, creating ideal conditions for snowmobiling and winter outdoor activities.
The village is known as the Moose Capital of Michigan because large numbers of these animals live in the surrounding forests where visitors can regularly observe them. In addition, actor Terry O'Quinn, known for the TV series Lost, grew up in this small community.
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